Jobs at International Center for Migration Policy Development

Position: Procurement Officer

About International Center for Migration Policy Development

The International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an organization that carries out research, projects, and activities on migration-related issues. It usually provides policy recommendations to the governmental agencies of states, as well as to external governmental and intergovernmental agencies. ICMPD also has observer status at the United Nations. It operates in around 17 countries and has a headquarter in Vienna, Austria.

About role

The Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting, planning, monitoring, and control of low and medium-risk project procurement processes. Similarly, activities in compliance with ICMPD’s regulatory framework and established procurement processes and procedures as well as relevant donor rules and regulations.

Also, the Procurement Officer ensures a technically accurate and timely planning of procurement in low and
medium-risk projects. S/he will also be supporting in planning, coordination, and implementation of procurement
activities at all stages of the procurement process. The Procurement Officer works under the direct supervision of the Procurement Manager, and in close collaboration with Projects Teams, CRM Team and staff across the Organisation.

The Position holder ensures the timely and accurate preparation and submission of the draft tender dossier. S/he prepares the drafts of tender documents supports tender and evaluation processes and ensures that sourcing and contract award is implemented transparently, according to ICMPD rules and procurement plan timelines ensuring highest possible value-for-money.

In addition to above all, s/he will complete other duties as per the needs and direction of the respective authority.

Requirements

In order to be fit for the position, the candidate must have the following qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Law, Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance or closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management at the international level. Demonstrated work experience in EU Procurement Projects is an asset.
•  Knowledge of EU public procurement and financial rules and regulations including preparation, opening, and evaluation of EU public procurement procedures. Similarly, knowledge of SAP or other resource management programs would be an asset.
•  Public procurement certification from an internationally recognized provider such as CIPS is an asset (level 2).
•  Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
•  Experience in managing conflict priorities and working with tight deadlines.
•  Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills as well as adaptability and flexibility.
•  Strong command of standard MS-office software.